Kitchen Manager

Moving Venue is London’s original caterer, delivering exceptional food experiences across some of the city’s most iconic venues from historic palaces and museums to contemporary galleries and unique event spaces.

Our kitchens are at the heart of what we do and our kitchen team play a key role in bringing unforgettable events to life.

The Kitchen Manager will maintain high standards of health, safety, and food compliance within the pastry production environment, ensuring all records, training, and procedures are accurate, up to date, and in line with company policies and legislation.

They will oversee supplier compliance, ensure adherence to Food Safety standards across the team, and manage stock control of chemicals and disposables in accordance with COSHH regulations.

The ideal candidate will be flexible and reliable, with a solutions-focused mindset and a strong commitment to maintaining high standards, consistently driving efficiency, compliance, and the smooth running of kitchen operations.

The Kitchen Manager will maintain high standards of health, safety, and food compliance within the pastry production environment, ensuring all records, training, and procedures are accurate, up to date, and in line with company policies and legislation.

They will oversee supplier compliance, ensure adherence to Food Safety standards across the team, and manage stock control of chemicals and disposables in accordance with COSHH regulations.

The ideal candidate will be flexible and reliable, with a solutions-focused mindset and a strong commitment to maintaining high standards, consistently driving efficiency, compliance, and the smooth running of kitchen operations.

• Maintain accurate, up-to-date Pastry Kitchen Health & Safety and Food Safety records in line with company policies
• Keep all chef and porter training and training records current
• Ensure supplier lists are up to date and all suppliers are approved via Food Safety Policy questionnaires
• Monitor senior chefs’ compliance with Food Safety Policy and ensure records are submitted for filing
• Manage stock control of chemicals and disposables at the pastry production site
• Support profitability by minimizing wastage and breakages through efficient use of goods
• Assist senior pastry chefs with food ordering as required
• Source information on new products, ingredients, budgets, and costings to support kitchen operations
• Ensure event orders are accurately packed, checked, and dispatched on time according to production lists
• Complete required training and ensure team compliance with all training requirements
• Support Corporate Social Responsibility goals by reducing waste and minimizing environmental impact
• Perform additional duties as needed to support efficient and profitable operations

• Strong knowledge of Health & Safety, Food Safety, and COSHH regulations
• Excellent attention to detail, especially in record-keeping and compliance
• Strong communication skills to ensure standards are understood and followed
• Proactive approach to maintaining high operational standards
• Commercial awareness with a focus on cost control and waste reduction
• Effective stock management and inventory control skills
• Problem-solving mindset with a focus on continuous improvement
• Commitment to quality and consistency in food production and dispatch

• Quarterly performance-related bonus

• Access to Medicash health plan, including dental, optical, 24/7 mental health support helpline, virtual wellbeing tools

• Complimentary shuttle bus to and from Canada Water station (morning and afternoon)

• Exclusive restaurants and bar discounts via the CODE app

• Fresh, healthy breakfast and lunch served daily by our in-house chef

• Starting holiday allowance of 22 days (plus bank holidays), increasing with length of service

• Free on-site parking at our Head Office

If you’re an experienced operator ready to take ownership and lead from the front, we’d love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a short summary of your relevant experience to talent@smartgroupltd.co.uk